Episode Archives

(Non) Voting As A Challenge to Power – One Non-vote Voter’s Reflection

A couple of weeks ago the Ex-Reverend sent over several interview questions for a story in anticipation of Oklahoma’s Super Tuesday primary. Greg rightly wondered how Oklahoma’s Christian, Evangelical, voters might view Mitt Romney – a Mormon. You may read the piece here. He offers a lengthier discussion Continue reading

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Help Me Name My Column

Quite a few years ago a small newspaper publisher made a run at a second paper in Tuttle. The editor offered me the opportunity to write a regular column. I chose the title, “Could it be?” I often submitted the same piece to the Tuttle Times. … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – He Loves Different Textures

Cohen loves the feel of different textures. Maybe it is his way of exploring. When he sits with me in my recliner he love to scratch the texture of the wall. On occasion you can find him scratching the plastic cup holder of his wagon.  His favorite texture is … Continue reading

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Sermons, North Korea, and Snow Hill

Preaching comparisons represent a hazard of the vocation. Finding your preaching voice can take time. Years in fact. Patient congregations allow for the pretentious preaching. By that I mean pretending to preach like [insert the young preacher’s icon]. Over time it is too exhausting unless of course one opts … Continue reading

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Godin Meditates On Leap Year – What if?

I sat in a meeting this morning. A young fellow noted that today was his dad’s “11th Birthday.” Now that is age defying! Every four years you get to celebrate your birthday if you were born on February 29.

Seth Godin offers a Leap Year meditation. It is … Continue reading

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